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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.04, 409.44 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.04, 409.44 and 237.83 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.04 : 409.44 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.04/409.44 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.04x = 409.44 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.04x = 97,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,378.14/297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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